Wheel hop
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Wheel hop Hi,
I have a Silverado with a bolt in 4 link suspension under the rear. QA1 coil-overs 12'' by 12'' springs, 300lbs.
I went to the track wednesday night running street tires. This resulted in wheel hop thru 1st gear, netting 2.2/2.3 60'. Does anyone have any idea on why I may be getting wheel hop?
It was suggested to me to add more weight over the rear tires... Maybe load the rear up with a few bags of top soil. Also, my frame is damn near resting on my axle because I am droppped in the back 4''. The bumpstops are laying on the axle. Is it possible something is happening here?
Thanks for any suggestions.
I have a Silverado with a bolt in 4 link suspension under the rear. QA1 coil-overs 12'' by 12'' springs, 300lbs.
I went to the track wednesday night running street tires. This resulted in wheel hop thru 1st gear, netting 2.2/2.3 60'. Does anyone have any idea on why I may be getting wheel hop?
It was suggested to me to add more weight over the rear tires... Maybe load the rear up with a few bags of top soil. Also, my frame is damn near resting on my axle because I am droppped in the back 4''. The bumpstops are laying on the axle. Is it possible something is happening here?
Thanks for any suggestions.
Where is your instant center. What is your shock settings, and the rear springs are awfully stiff. You need at least 1 inch of clearance between the fram and the housing.
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Madman,
I have no idea on how to measure instant center. I tried reading thru your thread but, it only confused me more.
Shocks are set at 0 clicks. Springs are heavy. I was thinking about changing to a 175lb like you suggested but, I need to carry certain things. Shocks are too short. I have about 4'' of shaft showing. I'm thinking a 14-15'' shock.
I have no idea on how to measure instant center. I tried reading thru your thread but, it only confused me more.
Shocks are set at 0 clicks. Springs are heavy. I was thinking about changing to a 175lb like you suggested but, I need to carry certain things. Shocks are too short. I have about 4'' of shaft showing. I'm thinking a 14-15'' shock.
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I have a panhard bar. If you are standing behind the vehicle, it is bolted in from the frame (left) and connects to the back of the bars that clamp onto the (right) axle. Perhaps mine isn't doing its job correctly?
I'd post a picture but cardomain is down.
I'd post a picture but cardomain is down.
You probably have too much shaft showing. What is the total stroke on the shock??
Setting the shocks on "0" is taking the shock out of the equation. If they are QA1s put them on 6 to start with.
We can look at Instant center after you get the shocks right.
Setting the shocks on "0" is taking the shock out of the equation. If they are QA1s put them on 6 to start with.
We can look at Instant center after you get the shocks right.
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You probably have too much shaft showing.
What is the total stroke on the shock??
Setting the shocks on "0" is taking the shock out of the equation. If they are QA1s put them on 6 to start with.
We can look at Instant center after you get the shocks right.
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If you have 4" shaft showing then the shock is stretched all the way out. It wont work that way. The way I set the rear is with a 1 1/2 of shaft showing. This allows the shock to stretch out on launch.
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Originally Posted by MADMAN
If you have 4" shaft showing then the shock is stretched all the way out. It wont work that way. The way I set the rear is with a 1 1/2 of shaft showing. This allows the shock to stretch out on launch.
Is this the cause of my wheelhop?
Thank you MadMan.
If you get the coreect springs and get the shock mounted correctly then these shocks will work. Yes this is the cause of the wheel hop. You have the suspension all confused.
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Madman,
How are the current shocks mounted incorrectly?
Can't wait to get this thing hooking.
...Thought about it
Are you saying the 175lb spring will allow the shock to be extended at its correct length?
Thank you.
How are the current shocks mounted incorrectly?
Can't wait to get this thing hooking.
...Thought about it
Are you saying the 175lb spring will allow the shock to be extended at its correct length?
Thank you.
Last edited by Sport Side; Oct 23, 2005 at 04:41 PM.
I have no idea how they are mounted. I'm just going off what you have stated. Post a pic.
